Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Cedric from Arsenal as a replacement for Kieran Trippier, who has joined Newcastle United, according to The Daily Mail.
The report has claimed that defending La Liga champions Atletico want to sign Cedric on loan from Arsenal in the January transfer window with a view to a permanent move in the summer of 2022.
Arsenal are likely to be reluctant to let the 30-year-old right-back leave without finding a replacement at right-back, according to the report.
Newcastle signed former Tottenham Hotspur right-back Trippier from Atletico on Friday for £12 million.
What should Arsenal do with Cedric Soares?
In our view, Arsenal should keep Cedric and not send the Portugal international right-back out on loan to Atletico in the January transfer window.
It could only hurt Mikel Arteta’s side in the second half of the season.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined AS Roma, which means that Arsenal need cover for Takehiro Tomiyasu at right-back.
The Gunners are aiming to finish in the Premier League top four this season, and Arteta needs to be have options in all departments.
Cedric has made two starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League and has played thrice in the Carabao Cup for Arsenal so far this season.
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